GCN

MARCH 15, 2024

The dearth of working-class legislators raises concerns that economic challenges such as wage stagnation and the rising cost of living will get short shrift in state capitols.

Legislation 99

Legislation 99

State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

Some attendees also made the assertion that when it comes to training and professional development, IT deputy directors might be more interested in honing their soft skills than anything else; for example, they want to know how to communicate with legislators and stand in for CIOs. A recent Deloitte study found something similar.

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Development Cultivation Legislation Leadership 244

Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The clock is ticking on getting a temporary budget bill passed

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Budgeting Legislation 113

Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

This is a good government piece of legislation.

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Legislation Government 188

NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Just before Thanksgiving, House Education and Workforce and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leadership released their bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA).

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Legislation Leadership Education Housing 95

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 6, 2025

Our nations leaders have also proposed legislation on how to balance. Congress is increasingly focused on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and scientific discoveries that could reshape medicine, computing, and space exploration.

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Legislation 152

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

You need to craft data-driven narratives that connect with the intended audience, whether government officials, legislators or constituents. For many agencies, the challenge is learning to communicate those insights effectively. Its not enough to dig up good data.

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Communications Legislation Constituents Transportation 105

The City Fix

AUGUST 3, 2022

Electric school buses are experiencing rapid growth in the United States, with a nearly 10-fold increase in commitments by school districts and fleet operators in the past year. Thirty-eight states have now committed to procure more than 12,000 electric school buses.

Legislation 105

Legislation Operations Public Policy Local Government 105

Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Check out the benefits of working with elected officials.

Elected Officials 113

Elected Officials Legislation 113

NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 1, 2023

Extreme heat events have emerged as a pressing threat to our communities, with devastating consequences on public health, local infrastructure and vulnerable populations. It’s a problem facing cities of all sizes from coast to coast. This summer, Phoenix, Arizona, hit 31 straight days of highs reaching 110 degrees.

Legislation 98

Legislation Public Health 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 14, 2023

The SUPPORT Act, signed into law in 2018, aimed to tackle the opioid crisis by expanding on the previous work done through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and the 21st Century Cures Act.

Legislation 98

Legislation Public Health Laws 98

Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Effective legislation is a vital piece of equipping state and local governments to effectively address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties (VAD). This year, legislative sessions in Missouri and Alabama saw big wins to advance community revitalization. The legislation also allows most Missouri municipalities and St.

Legislation 52

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 20, 2023

Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968 to make affordable flood insurance available to homeowners, renters, and business owners.

Legislation 98

Legislation Management 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) are pushing to attach a new piece of legislation to […] Source

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Legislation Local Government Government Operations 59

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In this podcast we do deep dive into the legislative process of the Congress of the United States. The role of committee chairpersons and their staff is explored, along with the way in which bills are introduced in Congress and move through the legislative process. The role of committee staff is discussed.

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Legislation Laws Budgeting Housing 52

GCN

APRIL 26, 2024

Opponents of the bills call the trend a ‘manufactured crisis’ that could affect legitimate tenant protections.

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Legislation Management 77

State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Per the new legislation, CDT will need to issue a report on broadband access point location opportunities and roadblocks by Jan. 1, 2024, for several legislative… State Senate Bill 717, also referred to as the Broadband Access Point Investment Acceleration Study Act of 2022, was introduced in May by Sen.

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Laws Legislation 130

GCN

JANUARY 19, 2024

COMMENTARY | Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.

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Legislation Management 94

Next City

AUGUST 16, 2021

Helpr, one of the fastest-growing apps offering backup child care, is behind new California legislation that would require big employers to give their workers subsidized backup care.

Legislation 130

Legislation 130

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is not everyone’s “cup of tea” but it can be a vital aspect of having a disaster management program that enjoys the support of legislators. This is not everyone’s “cup of tea” but it can be a vital aspect of having a disaster management program that enjoys the support of legislators.

Legislation 52

Legislation Elected Officials Sustainability Implementation 52

State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the previous legislative session, Senate Bill 475 directed state technology leaders to set up a risk and authorization management program for cloud computing products. In Texas, meanwhile, a parallel track is emerging to address cybersecurity in those companies that are only looking to do business with the Lone Star State.

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Legislation Management 144

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The West Virginia Tech Alliance launches with support from the West Virginia Governor’s Office , the West Virginia Department of Commerce , Senate President Craig Blair , Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw and a delegation of state legislators.

Education 352

Education Development Public Sector Engagement 352

OpenGov

MARCH 13, 2023

Oregon HB2415 Legislation Overview The state of Oregon is known for many things – beautiful coastlines, lush forests, craft breweries, and rolling vineyards. Now, there is something new to add […] The post HB 2415: What it Means for Oregon Permitting Teams and the Residents They Serve appeared first on OpenGov.

Legislation 130

Legislation 130

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

These systems also became integral to managing aspects such as business processes, security protocols, and legislative changes, often without comprehensive documentation. Four blockers to legacy IT exit Moving targets – Government agencies and private sector companies operating in highly regulated industries face regular legislative changes.

Government 162

Government Legislation Regulations Public Sector 162

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Legislation governing public services can affect the potential for digitization. Digital-compatibility checks leveraging “rules as code” could help.

Public Service 119

Public Service Legislation Government Public Sector 119

GCN

APRIL 29, 2024

State lawmakers—many of whom are women—are establishing new committees to study and investigate investigating pregnancy-related deaths, their causes and prevention.

Legislation 77

Legislation Management 77

GCN

JANUARY 3, 2024

As state legislatures across the country prepare for the new session, Washington state Sen. Karen Keiser offers newly elected lawmakers advice in a new book that looks back on a 25-year career.

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Legislation Management 87

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Soon, Gregg’s office will develop its approach for the North Dakota legislative session, which takes place every other year. “In a previous job, I asked someone for a plan, and they pulled it off the shelf, blew the dust off it … and said, ‘Sure, we’ve got a plan from [about] 30 years ago,’” Gregg remembered.

Public Sector 59

Public Sector Legislation Security Laws 59

NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 2, 2024

A Best-Case Scenario For local governments, passing all twelve bills through two legislative packages was […] Source

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Local Government Government Legislation Laws 110

Center for Community Progress

JUNE 6, 2022

However, to fully understand how this legislation came to pass, and why it is helpful contextually to review the history of land banking and tax foreclosure in Ohio. In the 1970s, Ohio had passed what can be viewed as traditional land bank legislation, which authorized municipalities, counties, and townships to create land banks.

Legislation 52

Legislation Operations Elected Officials Laws 52

NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 22, 2024

By Amanda Karras, Executive Director, International Municipal Lawyers Association, and Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, Legislative Director, Human Development, National League of Cities On March 15th, in Lindke v.

Social Media 119

Social Media Elected Officials Legislation Local Government 119

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This year, local leaders should keep an eye out for the reauthorization of the most impactful piece of legislation related to agriculture and food, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill. Administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and set to expire at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2023, […] Source

Legislation 119

Legislation Development 119

GCN

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would shift some land-use authorities to the state to streamline renewable energy developments. But local governments and residents fear their voices will get left behind in the race to build green infrastructure.

Legislation 114

Legislation Local Government Development Government 114

Policy Chats

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent groups, and publication of actionable guidance such as a 2021 article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice on medical necessity letters.

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GCN

JUNE 27, 2023

Lawmakers propose to extend federal authority to mitigate the threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems, while also providing state and local law enforcement with enhanced counter-detection capabilities.

Legislation 66

Legislation Laws Public Safety 66

Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 19, 2024

This legislation sets a precedent globally, aiming to shape ethical AI practices while ensuring Europe remains a leader in technological innovation. Conclusion As Europe pioneers comprehensive AI regulation with the AI Act, the focus remains on protecting citizens from potential AI risks without stifling technological progress.

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Laws Regulations Legislation Supervision 111

Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Here are some of the key areas where continuous professional development makes all the difference: Keeping up with changes in legislation: Fraud legislation and regulations evolve to meet new threats. Staying current on case law: Whats illegal isnt just defined by legislation; court decisions shape it.

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Development Social Media Legislation Laws 52